Muslin Collection (page 3)

Morning Dress circa 1810
White muslin dress with high stand collar & single ruff worn with a pale green spencer with collar & lapels, matching boots, a lace cap & a small hat. Her parasol is tiny. Date: circa 1810

Costume - Diabolo 1817
Man: blue coat with gold buttons, lapels & split cuffs; light coloured pantaloons (trousers). Woman: white muslin dress with ruff, hem decorated with lace & rouleaux Date: 1817

MUSLIN GOWN 1795
A young woman wears a white muslin, ankle length gown, muslin jacket, a fichu or neckerchief, a mob cap with pink ribbon, white stockings & black heeled shoes. Date: 1795

Portrait of a Woman, ca. 1805. Creator: Sir William Beechey
Portrait of a Woman, ca. 1805

Mrs. Lewis Thomas Watson (Mary Elizabeth Milles, 1767-1818), 1789. Creator: Sir Joshua Reynolds
Mrs. Lewis Thomas Watson (Mary Elizabeth Milles, 1767-1818), 1789

The Saithwaite Family, ca. 1785. Creator: Francis Wheatley
The Saithwaite Family, ca. 1785

Marie Adelaide de Savoie (1685-1712), Duchesse de Bourgogne, 1710. Creator
Marie Adelaide de Savoie (1685-1712), Duchesse de Bourgogne, 1710

Matilda Stoughton de Jaudenes, 1794. Creator: Gilbert Stuart
Matilda Stoughton de Jaudenes, 1794

Mrs. Robert Dickey (Anne Brown), 1807-10. Creator: John Wesley Jarvis
Mrs. Robert Dickey (Anne Brown), 1807-10

Edward and Sarah Rutter, ca. 1805. Creator: Joshua Johnson
Edward and Sarah Rutter, ca. 1805

A portrait of Catharine Schuyler Van Rensselaer, c1795, (1937). Creator: Unknown
A portrait of Catharine Schuyler Van Rensselaer, showing collarette and cuffs of embroidered muslin, c1795, (1937). Catharine Van Rensselaer (1734-1803)

Two silk calashes; riding-cap; Quaker bonnet; hat; gloves; and skirt, c18th century, (1937)
Two silk calashes; one velvet riding-cap with visor; one Quaker bonnet; one beaver hat; two pairs of mens gloves; embroidered muslin skirt, c18th century, (1937)

The Shroud of Saint Sergius of Radonezh, 1671. Artist: Workshop of Anna Ivanovna Stroganova
The Shroud of Saint Sergius of Radonezh, 1671. Found in the collection of State Open-air Museum of the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius, Sergyev Possad

Sioux warriors in battle, c1890. Painting on unbleached muslin showing Dakota North American Plains Indians. From the Field Museum, Chicago, Illinois, USA

Early 20th Century Smart Garden Party Frocks
Early 20th century fashion advertisement for smart garden party frocks. From The World and his Wife, published 1906

Summer dress by Elsa Schiaparelli
Illustration of a summer dress designed by Elsa Schiaparelli in flame mousseline, with tourquoise, flame and gold metal musical instruments embroidered around a dropped hip line. Date: 1939

Brahmin caste of Hindu.. handcolored copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from Asiatic Costumes, Ackermann, London, 1828

Turkey - Konya - Karatay Medrese
Karatay Medrese is a medrese (a school with a frequently but not absolutely religious focus) built in Konya, Turkey, in 1251 by the Emir of the city Celaleddin Karatay, serving the Seljuk sultan

Costume: Lunardi Hat
Masculine influenced double- breasted jacket with large lapels; large gauze & wire framed hat (balloon or Lunardi hat); simple white muslin dress with sash... Date: 1787 - 1792

Poster advertising Huntley & Palmers biscuits, depicting an elegant 18th century lady in white muslin dress with matching pink hat and sash

Gladys Desmond / 1906
Gladys Desmond Actress

Advert for Peter Robinsons womens blouses 1913
Smart lace blouses at moderate prices. 1913

Costume February 1864
Mother with child, woman wearing light brown silk dress trimmed with ornamental fringe, which was sewn on in a wave above the fringe

Advert for Dickins & Jones lace & embroidered 1912
Stylish lace and embroidered collars. 1912

Advertisement for Poiret, Premet and Jenny fashions, showing four women in a range of outfits. 1917

Dresses by Jane Regny fashions 1930
Dresses by Jane Regny fashions, showing two elegant women in patterned dresses. 1930

Window glass, Plate 203, showing a range of decorative styles. Date: circa 1880s

Birds, flowers, fruit, figures under glass shades, Plate 76
Birds, flowers, fruit, figures etc under glass shades, Plate 76. Date: circa 1880s

Promenade Dress 1809
High-necked white muslin gown with embroidered hem worn with a white spencer possibly ornamented with braid, a blue embroidered scarf, small straw bonnet trimmed with feathers. Date: 1809

Ball Dress 1824
White gown decorated with pink flowers, a wavy line of muslin trim with the gaps infilled with flowers to form circles & a broad wadded rouleaux at the hem & on the bodice. Date: 1824

Morning Dress 1815
Woman in a white muslin, long- sleeved gown worn with a white cap: possibly a mob cap or a cornette, decorated with pink roses and tied beneath the chin with a pink ribbon. Date: circa 1815

Walking Dress 1805
London walking dress: white muslin gown & a lace edged, brown pelisse that fastens with gold clasps. Accessories: a fur muff, quizzing glass & Spanish hat with plumes. Date: 1805

Walking Dress 1804
White muslin walking dress with V neck, high waist & interesting sleeve detail. She keeps warm with a red cashmere shawl. Her obi hat is decorated with red flowers. Date: 1804

Morning Dress 1801
Both gowns are probably of printed muslin - one white the other pink. Both ladies wear straw hats, one has a veil. The white gown has a ruff & is worn with a white spencer. Date: 1801

Morning Dress March 1801
Long-sleeved, spotted muslin gowns with ruffs. A purple garment - possibly a Tyrolese cloak, bonnet with veil & a muff grace the green dress, a simple lace cap suffices for the white. Date: 1801

Evie Greene (1875 1917), actress in muslin Date: circa 1905

Zena Dare 1910
Zena Dare (1887 1975), English singer and actress, wearing white muslin dress Date: 1910

Costume / June 1814
Evening dress: blue sarsnet with crape draperies, short full sleeves. Morning dress: of muslin trimmed with lace, coloured petticoat with fringing & an oldenberg bonnet. Date: 1814

Hyde Park Parade Dress
Winter dress for promenading in Hyde Park: crimson pelisse & toque trimmed with ermine worn with a white muslin dress, crimson slippers & tan gloves. Date: 1808

Scene at a seance, with a woman sitting in a chair on the right, and a man emerging from behind a curtain with a long piece of white muslin in his mouth (presumably meant to be ectoplasm)

Womens clothing 1886
Women wearing white frocks, garden parties, outdoor fetes, weddings, corsets. Date: 1886

Advert for Debenham & Freebody girls frocks 1937
Two lovely summer dresses for girls. Date: 1937

Young woman with feather fan on a New Year card
Young woman with a feather fan sitting near an orange tree on a New Year card. Date: circa 1890s

Isabella d Este, Countess of Mantua, in scarlet dress with train, over blue underdress.. From a painting by Lorenzo Costa. Handcolored illustration by E. Lechevallier-Chevignard, lithographed by A

Young fashionable woman dressing in muslin robe to take a bath.. Handcolored copperplate engraving by Francis Eginton from Christopher Ansteys The New Bath Guide, John Browne, Bath, 1807

Musician playing the saringee (Indian violin).. handcolored copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from Asiatic Costumes, Ackermann, London, 1828

Nautch girl or singing girl, India.. handcolored copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from Asiatic Costumes, Ackermann, London, 1828

Barburdar or Indian steward.. handcolored copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from Asiatic Costumes, Ackermann, London, 1828

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"Muslin: A Timeless Fabric of Elegance and Expression" Step onto the stage, where four ballerinas gracefully pirouette on a delicate music sheet. Their ethereal movements mirror the lightness and fluidity of muslin, a fabric that has captivated artists and designers throughout history. In the realm of music, Marianne Faithfull's haunting voice resonates with the same enchantment as muslin. As a singer, songwriter, and actress, she embodies the versatility and allure that this fabric possesses. Traveling to Appenzell, Switzerland, we encounter J. J. Sutter-Buhler's masterpiece - "Muslin Curtain. " This intricate artwork showcases how they are transcend its humble origins to become an exquisite work of art. Turning our attention to fashion, three daytime outfits by Drecoll, Poiret, and Jenny demonstrate how muslin effortlessly drapes over the body in elegant simplicity. Its lightweight nature allows for freedom of movement while exuding timeless sophistication. From Scotland comes Alexander Jamieson & Co Ltd. , renowned for their mastery in crafting fine muslin garments. Their expertise ensures that every piece is meticulously made with utmost care and attention to detail. Gillray's satirical engraving humorously highlights the advantages of wearing muslin dresses - comfort combined with style. It captures society's fascination with this fabric during James Gillray's era. An English gentleman dons his hunting pinks while having his portrait painted against a backdrop adorned with luxurious muslin curtains. The juxtaposition between rugged masculinity and delicate elegance epitomizes muslin's ability to transcend gender boundaries. As summer arrives, Elsa Schiaparelli unveils her latest creation - a stunning summer dress crafted from airy muslin. With its vibrant colors and innovative design elements, it exemplifies how this fabric remains relevant even in contemporary fashion. For those skilled in embroidery or seeking creative expression through sewing patterns; muslin becomes a blank canvas.